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Maximising your potential as a researcher<br />
21 June 2013<br />
<strong>Janet</strong> <strong>Metcalfe</strong>, Vitae<br />
janet.metcalfe@<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk
Vitae Researcher Development<br />
Framework<br />
• Recognise researchers as professionals<br />
• Encourage researchers to aspire to excellence<br />
• Recognises individual difference and different career<br />
paths<br />
• Provide a language to communicate researcher<br />
qualities<br />
• Anticipate future research environment
Vitae Researcher Development Framework<br />
Framework of the<br />
knowledge,<br />
behaviour and<br />
attributes of<br />
successful<br />
researchers<br />
Enables selfassessment<br />
of<br />
strengths and areas<br />
for further<br />
development<br />
Common language<br />
for researchers<br />
capabilities<br />
Trialled in UK, US,<br />
Europe, Australia
Integrity
Example descriptor and phases<br />
Domain B: Personal effectiveness<br />
Sub-domain B1: Personal qualities<br />
Descriptor 3: Integrity<br />
Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5<br />
Demonstrates<br />
appreciation of<br />
standards of<br />
good research<br />
practice in the<br />
institution and/or<br />
discipline/<br />
research area.<br />
Seeks guidance<br />
as necessary.<br />
Acts with<br />
professional<br />
integrity and<br />
humility at all<br />
times and is<br />
honest in all<br />
aspects of<br />
research; takes<br />
especial care in<br />
information/data<br />
handling and<br />
dissemination<br />
and engagement<br />
with others.<br />
Acts as exemplar<br />
to and advises<br />
peers and less<br />
experienced<br />
members of staff;<br />
respecting their<br />
views and<br />
engaging<br />
effectively in<br />
discussion.<br />
Sets expectations<br />
and standard of<br />
conduct.<br />
Advises all staff<br />
and contributes to<br />
institutional and<br />
disciplinary<br />
policy/practice.<br />
Shapes policy<br />
and procedures<br />
of good practice<br />
in research in the<br />
HE sector,<br />
professional<br />
associations and<br />
bodies.
Employability lens on the RDF<br />
Team working<br />
People management<br />
Influence and leadership<br />
Collaboration<br />
Communication<br />
Enterprise<br />
Project planning<br />
and delivery<br />
Financial management<br />
Subject knowledge<br />
Research methods<br />
Languages<br />
Analysing<br />
Critical thinking<br />
Problem solving<br />
Inquiring mind<br />
Intellectual insight<br />
Innovation<br />
Time management<br />
Responsiveness to<br />
change<br />
Enthusiasm<br />
Perseverance<br />
Self confidence<br />
Responsibility<br />
Continuing professional development<br />
Networking
Vitae RDF Planner
Useful links<br />
Vitae: www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk<br />
What do researchers do www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk/wdrd<br />
Labour market information www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk/lmi<br />
Impact and evaluation www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk/impact<br />
Careers advice for researchers www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk/careers<br />
Vitae employers www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk/employers<br />
Researcher Development Framework<br />
www.<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk/rdf<br />
janet.metcalfe@<strong>vitae</strong>.ac.uk
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